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Acting operations manager

From August 10, 2026, our current operations manager will be on leave for six months.

Summer hours at the Leader office

From June 19 to August 14, 2026, the Leader office has a vacation period

Sprint Call for Proposals Strengthen Entrepreneurship

A small project support for activities that strengthen entrepreneurship in our rural areas. Apply by August 24, 2026.

Announcement Sprint Emergency Response

A small project grant for activities that strengthen preparedness in our rural areas. Apply by May 25, 2026.

Announcement Sprint Strengthen People 2.0

A small project grant for activities that strengthen people in our rural areas. Apply by May 25, 2026.

Welcome to an information meeting about applying for support in Gävle, Thursday, May 7 at 6 pm. The activity is carried out by Gävle Municipality and the International Office in collaboration with Leader Gästrikebygden.

Annual meeting 2026

On May 4, the Non-profit Association Leader Gästrikebygden holds a locally led development annual meeting at LABBIS, Forsbacka bruk

Association meeting in Hofors

Welcome to an information meeting about applying for support in Hofors, Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM. The activity is conducted in collaboration with Hofors municipality and RF SISU Gävleborg.

Announcement Sprint Strengthen the place 2.0

A smaller project support for activities that strengthen the place in our rural areas. Apply by March 23, 2026.

Sprint Strengthen the place 1.0 – a short final report

Get inspired and discover all activities in our rural areas

Walking paths in Gästrike-Hammarby

Curious about the story of Hammarby – a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Housing for all

Where and how do young and older people want to live? – This is a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Gestaltande guiding

Learn more and find interesting characters to portray – a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Winter bathing strengthens health and community!

Cold baths have sparked interest and curiosity – a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Christmas and New Year – Leader office

From December 22 to January 9, 2026, the Leader office is closed

Board meeting in Järbo

On December 16, the board of Leader Gästrikebygden had a meeting

More approved activities – Sprint Strengthen the place!

New activities in Forsbacka, Ockelbo, and Norrsundet

NEW announcement Sprint Strengthen the place!

A smaller project support for activities that strengthen the place in our rural areas. Apply by November 16, 2025.

Cycling festival

With children's races, guided bike tours, as well as exhibitions, lectures, and After bike – a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Bro village through the ages!

From interviews to village walks, signs, and films – a Sprint activity supported by Leader Gästrikebygden

Thank you for good cooperation!

10 years of locally led development – Leader Gästrikebygden

NEW announcement Sprint Strengthen the people!

A smaller project support for initiatives that strengthen the people in our rural areas. Apply by September 22, 2025.

Järbo skills park

Technology park and trails for cycling – approved Leader project

Erskine – screen exhibition in Jädraås

Opening of the exhibition August 23, 2025 Sprint funds have made this possible!

Summer hours at the leader office

The leader office will be closed for summer from July 7 to August 18, 2025

What if your idea is exactly what is needed?

With Leader, you can apply for funds to develop our rural areas

Board meeting in Gammelstilla bruk

On June 16, the board of Leader Gästrikebygden had a full-day meeting.

The cycling festival in Ockelbo and Jädraås

Activities for the whole family June 14 – 15, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT Sprint Strengthen the people!

A smaller project support for initiatives that strengthen the people in our rural areas. Apply by June 2, 2025.

NEW approved projects – Sprint Strengthen the place!

Activities this summer possible with Sprint money

Annual meeting 2025

On May 12, the non-profit association Leader Gästrikebygden will hold a locally led development annual meeting at Rönnåsstugan, Ockelbo

Finalized projects

Watch the films with the results from Sprint Locally produced and Sprint Entrepreneurship.

WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

What is it like to run a business, be active in associations, or realize ideas in the countryside of Gästrikland? Submit your response by March 2, 2025. The survey takes a few minutes to answer – thank you for sharing!

Granted SPRINT to Ockelbo – The significance of events for a place

Tuesday, February 4 at 5:30 PM Workshop and inspiring lecture on the significance of events, with discussions about its importance for Ockelbo as a location. The purpose of the evening is to increase knowledge about event management and how this can contribute to sustainable events. The activity is conducted with the Wij Gardens Foundation and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

Workshop in Hofors – The significance of events for a place

Thursday, January 30 at 17:30 Workshop and inspiring lecture on the significance of events for a place. What is it like to run a festival, a folk music evening, or a larger sports event? You will gain new knowledge and tools to succeed with your event. The activity is conducted with Entré Hofors and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

NEW Leader support – Know your soil

Welcome to an Open House and workshop with Johanna Holmström Svedén on the theme ”Know your soil” on Saturday, January 25 from 11 AM to 3 PM. The activity is conducted with Entré Hofors and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

Christmas and New Year – Leader office

From December 23 to January 6, 2025, the Leader office is closed

We are looking for young stars

Young people take space! Share your everyday life, your thoughts, and your creativity at @landsbyggaregastrikebygden

Stories from Gästrikland – NEW SPRINT

Thursday, November 28 at 5:30 PM Welcome to a workshop and inspiring lecture. Focus on the business journey combined with stories and tales from Gästrikland. The activity is conducted with Entré Hofors and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

From idea to project – webinar

The Regional Recycling Planning Group invites you to a webinar. Leader will talk about the opportunities to support good environmental projects. Thursday, November 28 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

Make the most of the harvest – NEW SPRINT

Welcome to workshops with Sandra Löwenborg on the theme ”Make the most of the harvest” on Sunday, November 24 at 10 AM or 1 PM. The activity is conducted with Entré Hofors and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

#MittNorrlandet

Welcome to the info meeting and conversation about driving development projects in Norrlandet! Thursday, November 28 at 18:00. The activity is conducted in collaboration with Norrlandet.se.

Workshop x 2

Welcome to the workshop. Lina Skandevall is holding a workshop on Hospitality and Learn to take photos with your mobile. Thursday, November 21 at 5 PM The activity is conducted with Gästrikland's tourism association and support from Leader Gästrikebygden.

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Association meeting in Gävle

Welcome to an info meeting and discussion about driving development projects in Gävle! Tuesday, October 15 at 6 PM. The activity is conducted in collaboration with Gävle municipality.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

On October 2, engaged individuals from various organizations met. The purpose of the meeting was to provide inspiration, knowledge, and tools for a more developed rural perspective. Per Johansson, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, talked about his mission as well as Method Support and several useful tools. Regina Westas Stedt, Digalog, spoke about “How to build relationships” – inspiration and examples from, among others, Vingåker municipality.